Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey puts Skipper to Bed!

Hallo All!

Remember me?

In case you've been wondering what had happened to me, I've been away to late Summer 'Wheelie' School.

As you know I'm trying to improve myself, so I took a short course on 'Bear Management' as my home is swamped with the blighters.

And, I've quickly had to put my newly learned skills to work too, sorting out snooty Sir Woodstock & Skipper!!!

You see, Skipper wasn't sure he needed or wanted to go to have a long enforced sleep, just because Woodstock said he did.

Now, I didn't like doing it, not one bit as it went against my wheels.

But for once, I sided with his lordship!

I explained to Skipper that all Polar Bears have a period of hibernation and that there was a nice spot under the stairs where he could rest for a while & renew his strength

And, I promised to wake him up in time for Christmas.

Eventually, he agreed, I saw him safely to the door...

Then, put up the notice he'd written, so he wouldn't be disturbed...

All went very quiet, so after a little while, I sneaked a peek inside...

With Skippper asleep, it'll just be down to me to keep Woodstock in line!

Till next time, keep paw happy!
Bye-de-Bye,

x

World Cat Day, Munchen & a Bear Musuem!

I have had to have a serious word or two with Mother this morning, as it came to my belated attention that over the weekend, she had missed another important date on the Calendar of Life - the rather neat graphic's are from The Cat Realm ... Now, I know Mother is a confirmed dog lover BUT!!!
She does have serious pussycat friends - there is Daisy, Muffin & Ginger Jasper for three and, I just I hope that dear 'Aunt' Miss Peach>(^;^)<, will forgive her regrettable forgetfulness and neglect...It was Miss Peach who discovered they were long lost cousins, via the now defunked peculiar aristocratic title website.
She is...

Mother is "Lady Blue, the Mirthful of Bow under Bumpstead" !

Anyway, Saturday was 'World Cat Day', and we missed it!

And, I had a feline Hug member too, to introduce!

Yes, my hug is very eclectic, I insist on open mindedness about species - and this boy has been waiting patiently for his 'moment of fame' for a number of years.

Allow me to introduce lion Munchen...He hails from Munich in Bavaria, as his blue & white check suggests.

In the Summer of 1992, Mother spent the first of a few delightful holidays in that city due to her gentleman friend Little Buddy flying there!

The route was a new venture for 'Canadian Airlines! now long since engulfed by 'Air Canada'.

The crews - well, only the pilots had lengthy layovers - five days off @ a glorious time!

LB managed to secure two such coveted August pairings back to back.

So, Mother stayed on whilst he flew between Canada and Munich - she loved it - the classy hotel, the location, the warm weather & the cold mags of Beer in the Gardens!

Sadly, there are no photos as LB was very paranoid !

Moving on - Munchen's English after living here, for so many years is very good - barely a trace of a German accent!

He told me Mother procured him, as she could not afford a local Bear!

I found that very sad but know she cares for him.

He went on to say, whilst she was in his home city alone, she visited here...

This toy museum in the Old City Hall in Marienplatz in the heart of Munich, houses one of the largest collections of old toys from Europe and America.

But, Mother was only naturally interested in the teddy bears.

This is a souvenir postcard from her visit, showing a resident family of gold & white mohair Stieff Bears from 1904...

Going back to Munchen, he does feel somewhat Hug out numbered.

However, I did point out it could be worse there might 'living' cat for Mother to pet and he does have pride of place on the Rocking Chair - it seemed to cheer him up.

Hugs,

Teddy Bear Fun!

While Mothers gallivanting Merry & I did this fun Quiz.

1) Which famous bear kept marmalade sandwiches under his hat?
A: Rupert
B: Paddington
C: Pooh

2) In what year did the teddy bear get its name?
A: 1802
B: 1920
C: 1902

3) Who was one of Rupert the Bear's best friends?
A: Bill Badger
B: Sandra Snail
C: Terry Turtle

4) What type of bear is a Koala?
A: Brown bear
B: Grey bear
C: Koalas aren't bears!

5) What's one way of telling if a bear is made by the famous Steiff makers?
A: It has a button in its ear
B: It has a metal skeleton
C: It speaks German

6) Which Bear does not live in North America?
A: Polar Bear
B: Grizzly Bear
C: Spectacled Bear

7) Which character in the TV series M*A*S*H had a teddy bear?
A: Radar
B: Hawkeye
C: Trapper

8) Who had a hit song called "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear"?
A: Cliff Richard
B: Elvis Presley
C: Buddy Holly

Being knowledgeably bears, between us, we achieved an impressive 8 out of 8.
Now, what about you???
We have posted the ANSWERS in Comments.
Hugs,
and

The Second Smallest Teddybear!

Have been doing a bit of Bear Web surfing!
I found 'Mini the Pooh', he's just 5 mm tall and was made by German sculptor Bettina Kaminski...But, he does not hold the Guinness World Record for the smallest Teddy Bear, that accolade goes to 'Tiny Ted'!
Made by Cheryl Moss of Mossie Bears, South Africa, he is a 4.5mm tall teddy and is fully jointed with hand sewn eyes, nose and mouth.
He now lives in the Cheju Island Teddy Bear Museum in Korea and is displayed under a magnifying glass, for all to see!

Am very glad these little ones are NOT members of my Household Hug, as fear they would all too quickly be lost!!!